Economy
Swiss asset manager Partners Group has completed fundraising for its fourth direct infrastructure investment program, securing more than $15 billion in commitments and marking its largest infrastructure vehicle to date. The fundraising milestone, announced on Monday, represents a significant expansion......
The Swiss National Bank (Swiss National Bank) is expected to maintain its key policy rate at 0% in the coming months and potentially through 2027, according to a Reuters poll of economists. All surveyed analysts expect the SNB to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting on June 18,......
Global debt markets are undergoing a structural shift driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Morgan Stanley estimates that global AI-related debt issuance will rise to nearly $570 billion in 2026, more than doubling from previous levels as major technology companies......
Swiss companies have significantly increased their investment activity in the United States, with $27 billion deployed between January and April, according to media reports citing industry sources. The surge in capital reflects a broader commitment by Swiss firms to expand their presence in the American......
Aya Gold & Silver has outlined a $500 million investment plan in Morocco through 2030, marking a major expansion of its mining operations in the country. The Canadian company aims to increase silver production while preparing to enter gold extraction for the first time, reinforcing its long-term......
Switzerland must ensure stronger capital requirements for UBS in order to protect taxpayers and maintain long-term financial stability, according to the country’s finance minister. Speaking at a financial sector event in Bern, the minister emphasized that while UBS remains a key global banking......
Adecco Group reported that demand for temporary and flexible jobs remained stronger than permanent recruitment during the first quarter of the year, reflecting continuing caution among employers in a climate of economic uncertainty. The international staffing company stated that permanent hiring declined......
Swiss telecom group Swisscom has warned that its dispute over mobile tower infrastructure in Italy could take up to five years to fully resolve, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s highly competitive telecom market. The company is seeking to reduce its dependence on Italian tower......
Swiss lawmakers have launched discussions aimed at rapidly deciding new capital requirements for UBS Group AG, the country’s largest bank. The debate reflects growing urgency to clarify financial regulations in the wake of recent banking sector upheavals. Parliamentary sources indicate that authorities......
UBS reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 3 billion dollars. The figure marks an 80 percent increase compared with the same period last year and exceeds market expectations of about 2.8 billion dollars. The performance was......
Finland’s Kone has agreed to acquire German rival TK Elevator in a transaction valued at 29.4 billion euros, or $34.4 billion, marking one of the largest corporate takeovers in Europe in recent years. The deal combines cash and shares and is set to reshape the global elevator industry by creating......
Activists from the U.S. city of Minneapolis are calling on the Swiss National Bank to sell its stake in Palantir Technologies, citing ethical concerns over the firm’s role in surveillance and immigration enforcement. The campaigners argue that the central bank’s investment, reportedly valued......
Switzerland is preparing to tighten its regulations on property purchases by foreign nationals as part of efforts to address growing concerns over housing availability and population pressures. The Swiss Federal Council has announced plans to revise existing legislation governing foreign ownership of......
